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Not that I really want to get into this debate too much, but nerdcore is largely a group of untalented musicians trying to piggyback off the fame of a handful of actually talented artists by use of a buzz word. I have never seen or heard anything in "nerdcore" that I've truly thought was racist, because I've never believed satire of rap is satire of black people all together. and are proof positive that "rap culture" is not exclusively black.This song is about as racist of this picture: If this song is racist, than this song is the perfect counter argument:

Ok guys. We all need to chill out. This year's FBRC was run just like every other one in the past, so I'm not sure why tensions are running so high this year. Somehow, I think a lot of you are missing the primary points about the challenge, so I want to go over them again: To show off your talents. By entering the challenge you accept that you're may be challenges to arrange a song that you might not be familiar with, that might stray away from your normal style, that you may not even like. By being able to complete the challenge you show that you are a flexible artist who can perform admirably under time constraints. To help get requests filled. There's a lot of people who'd love to hear a certain song remixed, and this challenge gives them a chance. It's by no means a promise their song will get remixed, or even accepted by the artist, but it is still a better chance than blindly posting it on the requests forums. Everyone gets more music. Whether your particularly request gets filled or not (mine didn't even get accepted), every year we still get at least a handful of mixers who turn out really good mixes. If your challenge didn't get accepted I apologize. I wish I could promise that every song that got requested would get a high quality remix delivered, but that's obviously not plausible. We do take a lot of time making sure that artists get songs that're roughy comparable to their skill level, and we try to make sure that every artist gets a sufficient amount of source material to work with, but that's all we can do. If you didn't finish your request I apologize to you as well. I'm not sure whether or not you knew what you were getting into, or maybe you just lost track of time. I completely understand if you just couldn't get a track done. This is a challenge after all, and as much as I'd love to see every artist finish their song, I can't say I expect it. What I don't want to see is a bunch of people getting all hostile toward one another in this thread. That's just completely unnecessary. We're all a bunch of nerds who like video game music, and not a single one of you should ever forget that <3. We're going to do it all again next year, so everyone will get another chance. In the meantime, just because you didn't finish your challenge on time, or as good as you'd like, doesn't mean you need to stop now! If you like your source, and you felt like you could get something done, keep at it! The person who requested it likely doesn't care WHEN it gets done so like as it DOES get done =P.

Did you not read your email? Or catch starla on IRC at any time? I'm sorry if you felt that things weren't clear, but a simple glance at the email issuing your challenge should've cleared things up for you.

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. What're you talking about? When a mixer accepts their challenge, the challenge STARTS. There's no "hey you can start now" announcement. You start. All the mixers knew that when the accepted their challenges. It's also NOT our responsibility to handhold everyone on the deadline. The deadline never changed. It was always the same. Me and starla both work full-time jobs now and we don't exactly have the time to check up on EVERY mixer and remind them their's a challenge they need to finish. Especially when the majority of mixers never finish anyway. http://ocremix.org/forums/showpost.php?p=790848&postcount=55 Because starla updates the pages with the late entries. (as far as I recall) You should probably ask the people who entered that question. Though I'm sure having the thread moved to the competitions forum didn't help, but the participants should've all been subscribed to the thread anyway, so who knows.

My point is you know your laptop isn't great. You know the game isn't going to run at full settings, or might have some hiccups on the lower settings. You have realistic expectations of what your laptop is capable of based on your experiences with it. You've seen the requirements for the game. It WILL run. Also: I didn't realize it was the GOTY addition. That $3 changes things. You'll probably have to eat off of the dollar menu for 2 days, or mow half of a lawn, or trade in a used game from 2008 at GameStop,

The only thing you don't meet is the processor requirements. Your laptop sucks. You're going to play the game at lowest settings, but you'll make it through. It's $5. It's also a STEAM GAME. So you'll have it forever. I get the impression you play TF2 (frequently). You can handle Borderlands.

Isn't it on sale for like $5? It's a really fricken goood game its well worth a $5 risk to see if it'll run. Skip on the value meal next time you go to Wendy's and just order off the dollar menu.

MORE importantly. The post in question was here: http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2011/08/23/new_song_from_mega_ran_-_pump_it_up_feat._warrock This song in question is being used, by Mega Ran, who is licensed to use Capcom's music commercially, to help fund a tour this summer with MC Chris, MC Lars, and Adam WarRock, because he's recently quit his job as a teacher to be a musician 100%. He's a super nice guy and a super talented artists and it's really nice of Capcom to help him out by making a blog post like this to help him get donations.

They keep adding games and, as far as I've noticed, I can't get them on Steam after I've already redeemed my code? Edit: JK I just have to go to them all individually on Steam and add them EXCEPT Cortex Command, it seems

It's called Spaceship Earth, people! Sheesh.

So I don't know if you guys heard but Allison (the girl who does all the art for EC) tore a muscle in her shoulder and now needs surgery. They said if she doesn't receive the surgery that she may never do art again (which is extremely upsetting, having seen her deviantart page, as she is an extremely talented artist). Full explanation is here: Currently EC is raising money to help her pay for the surgery. James apparently already sold off a few things to raise about $3k, and now he's working with local indie developers to see if they can't come up with something. Updates, in order, are here: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=203962109649402&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211370215574880&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211375038907731&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211378592240709&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211380378907197&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211381412240427&id=127295683982334 http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=211382252240343&id=127295683982334 They're also looking for guest artist *cough*Bean*cough* so anyone interest in that should also email them to help out per the updates above. I for one am sending her $100 right now, because it would break my heart to see someone as talented as her studented so early on in life. If I could never do art again, it would damn near literally kill me. Edit: Seems like they already made it, but that didn't stop me Edit 2: Ack. I accidentally..donated $200 because when I checked out it logged me out, so I went through the process again.

WASN'T ME THIS TIME, I SWEAR! My request got rejected ;-;

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the internet: Image in question: Might not be entirely relevant because he's it's kind of used in context, still interesting.

Fill out the for, and I'll shoot you an email tomorrowish

So, I'm just starting the Duke Burger level. To echo what just about everyone has said the Hive is pretty much the most forgettable thing I've experienced so far. The first "chapter" or whatever you want to call it, I think, came out the gates really strong. It was everything I could've hoped for in a Duke Nukem game. So absolutely ridiculous and over the top. Moving forward from that I'm still enjoying it, but I can definitely see how others aren't. It does feel very disjointed, which is a shame, because I feel like if they could tie together certain areas better it would have brought up the quality of the game as whole. Parts don't seem as polished as I would expect from a completed game. I'm going through it, and enjoying it, but it still feels...off. Is it fun? Yea. I'm enjoying it, anyway. Is it terrible? No, not by any means. Is it GREAT? No, it's not great, but it IS a undeniably a Duke Nukem game. In a good way. My one hope is that they used this game to make enough money, solely off hype alone, to fund a sequel that they could actually put time and effort into and make...well basically Bullet Storm with Duke Nukem, is what I'm expecting.

This kind of stuff makes me smile

hey, what? Thanks for letting me know, jerks. Now I already have plans ;-;

From what I have read it isn't terrible, but not great either. It just is. I won't know until I get it later this week, but I have no reservations either way. I bought it based on nostalgia alone and I do not expect to be disappointed in that respect.

After seeing what they did for StarFox 64 3D, this game disappoints me greatly. The game was good, but adding in 3D with minimal graphic enhancements is not going to sell it to me.

you mean 1 of dem lady folk? well gawly

Signups and Requests ReMixers may now sign up for this year's FBRC via this form: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-sign-up-form/ And any community member can now make 2 requests via this form: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-challenge-request-form/

Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge 2011 What is the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge? The Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge is an annual video game remixing challenge hosted by ThaSauce, Video Game Remix news portal. During the challenge, mixers are assigned a remixing request, at random, and given an appointed amount of time to complete it. The requests come from members in the community, and as a result everyone is potentially given a chance to have their request filled, and remixers have a chance to exercise or demonstrate their musical prowess. PLEASE NOTE: This challenge is meant to be just that: A CHALLENGE. By entering this competition you are signing up for, and agreeing to have your skills challenged. While personal preference plays a big part in the creative process, and while you should make music for yourself before anything else, this is, again, a CHALLENGE. This will include working under strict time constraints and may also mean having to mix something you don't necessarily like. If you choose to not accept, then you fail the challenge. Do not expect us to re-roll your match-up until you get "something you like." STAGE 1: JUNE 13 - JUNE 20 2011, 11:59 PM PST STAGE 2: JUNE 21, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2011, 11:59 PM PST Who Can Sign-Up? Who Can Request? During stage 1 we will be accepting ReMixer sign-ups and song requests. The challenge is open to any artists, experienced or new. The artist will be challenged to remix 1 song. Any member of the community can make 2 requests. These requests must follow the request guidelines and be made in private. You cannot discuss the song that you have requested until all challenges are accepted and stage 2 has begun. How do I Sign-Up? How Can I Make a Request? SIGN UPS: To signup as a remixer, please fill out the signup form located here: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-sign-up-form/ REQUESTS: Request must be sent through the requests form located here: http://sgtrama.wufoo.com/forms/freshly-baked-remixer-challenge-request-form/ 1. The name of the original song, game and track. 2. A link to the original track to download. The original format is preferred (i.e. SPC, NSF) but MP3 is acceptable. 3. A YouTube link to the requested song. 4. A midi, if at all possible. The more sources you are able to provide, the more likely your requested track is to be remixed. Please note that vgmusic.com does not allow direct linking, however you can link the page with the download link for the midi - please specify file name. Request Guidelines During stage 1 any community member can submit a challenge; Be it a specific song from a game, or anything from a game's soundtrack. Challengers MUST include a source tune for reference. ALL CHALLENGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PICK SONGS WITH STRONG MELODIC CONTENT WITH SOURCES THAT ARE NOT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. This is merely a suggestion as the easier it is for a remixer to get a midi, or familiarity with a song, the more likely the finished project will be a quality piece of work. Each user is only allowed 1 challenge. Keep in mind: Your requests will be given to artists throughout the community with various levels of skill. All remix requests must be made in private. ReMixers already in the challenge are allowed to issue requests, however they may not be selected to remix their own request. Requests posted in the thread will be ignored and may not be considered for submission. We reserve the right to reject requests. The Match-Ups Once we populate a list of mixers and challenges, a script will be created and will distribute the songs to each mixer. There will be grace period of a few days while we sort everything out, and following that we will begin stage 2. Mixers will have 2 months to complete their challenge. In the event that there are more challenges than mixers (which is likely) a mixer may randomly select another song from the pool only after they have successfully finished their initial challenge (a COMPLETED and QUALITY remix). The History of the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge In 2002 a forum user name "I Like Cookies!" (now just Jeff), ran a 1-shot competition called the Freshly Baked ReMixer challenge. In the thread artists signed up and were assigned challenges posted by other forum users. This is how artists like myself, Suzumebachi, and GLL all got our starts. There were also some other impressive tracks by Disco Dan and a few others. Previous results can be viewed here: http://compo.thasauce.net/compos/view/FBRC Challenges: To be determined.

Arrest have been MADE: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/06/spain-arrests-3-allegedly-linked-to-hacking-sony-playstation-sites/1

True story one of my SC4 custom characters was just normal Mitsurugi with grey hair.

Also consider that: For the most part, OS X will only install on apple certified hardware Most people aren't going to build their own mac, so they're going to make nearly all the profit on sales OS X has changed VERY LITTLE from version 1 to versions 6 now, when compared to even Windows 98 to Windows 7 Also: OS X doesn't require a key to install so piracy of that OS is pretty rampant as well.